Drachenschwanz Brücke, Wooden footbridge in Ronneburg, Germany
The Drachenschwanz Bridge is a wooden footbridge that crosses the Gessental valley, rising up to 25 meters above the ground. Its walking surface is made of larch wood planks ranging from 3.0 to 4.3 meters in width.
The bridge was built as an attraction for the 2007 Federal Garden Exhibition in Thuringia and opened on August 4, 2006. The project brought attention to the region and made Ronneburg into a new destination for visitors.
The bridge got its name from a local newspaper contest, and visitors can see why when they look at its curved shape flowing across the valley. The name has become so natural that residents simply call it by this playful title.
The path is well maintained with stable steps on wooden planks that offer good grip even when wet. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear and take their time, as the descent can feel challenging in rainy conditions.
The structure uses an innovative cable-stayed design with slender support columns and required about 1.100 cubic meters of timber for construction. This blend of traditional timber building and modern engineering makes the bridge a noteworthy example of contemporary design.
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